Cozy contemplation in libraries needs its own room

May 21st, 2009

Associated Press – “Around the country, more and more public libraries provide designated quiet rooms to take the edge off their transformation into chaotic hubs, which was done in part to draw more visitors and keep pace with the demands of frenetic, technology-driven lives. While adding toddler playtime and teen dances, library officials discovered that many patrons still longed for a traditional, less hectic atmosphere.”

2 COmments on “Cozy contemplation in libraries needs its own room”

1. Zu viel Hektik in der Bibliothek? « Basedow1764’s Weblog Says:
   May 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 am

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2. 7A. Google Reader reflection | 'The Dish' from Trish Says:
   June 4th, 2009 at 9:47 am

   [...] That said, however, there were a few items that I starred on my Reader.  One deals with the transformation of libraries from quiet staid reading rooms to more lively yet noisy information centers.  Since we are dealing with trying to meet the needs of students who need some quiet space and students who like the more lively atmosphere, I found this item interesting!  See:  http://www.librarystuff.net/2009/05/21/cozy-contemplation-in-libraries-needs-its-own-room/ [...]